Stage 4 of the Tour of Oman was set to test the serious contenders for the leader's red jersey.
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The four ascents of Bousher Alamrat would certainly prove decisive near the finish, but a predominantly flat start allowed a four man group including our favourite Jelle Wallays to gain a lead upwards of 8 minutes.
As the climbs came into view though, the chase in the peloton was hotting up, and riders in the break fell back.
By the fourth and final climb, a select group of riders remained and the attacks began. In the end, a trio including Peter Sagan broke free and made their bid for victory.
Despite a frantic chase from the bunch behind, Sagan won the three-up sprint to take his first victory of 2014 and the red leader's jersey.
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